At Something to Hold, we often refer to the babies we remember and honor as "angel babies." For many grieving families, this term is a tender and familiar way to express a sacred loss—a life gone too soon and now held in heaven. We use this phrase with gentleness and compassion, knowing it brings comfort to hearts that ache.

While we honor the love behind those words, we also want to gently share that the Bible teaches something even more beautiful: babies who die in Christ are not turned into angels—they remain precious human souls, held in the arms of Jesus. The Bible tells us that we are created in God's image, and in heaven, we will have glorified bodies and dwell with Him forever (1 John 3:2, Philippians 3:21). Our hope is not in sentimental imagery, but in the promise that our children are known, loved, and kept by a faithful God.

We hold to the truth of Scripture and want to lovingly share what the Bible teaches.

The Bible clearly distinguishes between angels and humans. Angels are a unique creation, spiritual beings made to serve and worship God. Humans, however, are created in the image of God—body and soul—and have a distinct and precious place in His heart. When a baby dies, we believe they are not turned into angels, but remain who they were created to be: human, beloved, and known by God.

They are not lost forever. They are not forgotten. They are with Jesus—safe, whole, and held in His eternal presence. As Scripture says:

"We know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." – 1 John 3:2
"He will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body." – Philippians 3:21

This is our hope: that one day, we too will be reunited in Christ—each of us fully known and fully human, glorified in Him.

🤍 A Phrase of Tenderness, Not Theology

So while we sometimes use the phrase "angel babies," we do so with hearts of compassion, not as a literal description. It is simply a symbolic way to represent the beauty of heaven, not a doctrinal claim. Our true hope is not in imagery—but in the unshakeable promise of eternal life with God.

No! We say “blankets are for donation, by donation” — meaning all the funding it takes to get the fabric, make the blankets, package & send them whether that is via pickup or shipping is ALL covered by donations! We are so blessed & appreciative for every donation made to STH.

Currently, our pickup location is St. John, IN — We ship all over the United States!

No, unless otherwise stated. All information given to Something to Hold is kept private & names are kept anonymous unless told otherwise.

Absolutely & THANK YOU! Whether it is fabric, already made blankets, or even shipping supplies — it is all so appreciated. Our donations page has more information on all the things it takes to get these mamas arms filled.

We accept monetary donations via our website on that page listed above, via Venmo or by cash & check. All information can be found on our donations page : somethingtohold.org/donation.

We use fleece fabric — usually Blizzard or Anti Pill Fleece are priced best.

Each blanket is made with 1 layer of fabric that is 2 yards in length.

Yes! We are opening the doors to partnership opportunities. Please visit our Partners page.

We do all kinds of events from blanket making ones to fundraisers, if you are local & non-local. We are very open to growth! Check out our Events page for more information.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Opportunities for this can be found on our Serve page. The Company is our volunteer team & we would love to welcome you!

An “Infertility” chapter to STH is coming soon!